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jett


Location: SouthWestern Ontario
Joined: Jan 24, 2005
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bel;ts slipping ?
Original Message   Jan 24, 2005 11:06 am
I have a 10hp 28" MTD model 660 2 stage blower w/ aTec Sno King motor. This unit has seen only two winters. The problems I'm experiencing is with the unit not throwing snow worth a dam ,until the auger and impeller has been running at least one pass up the drive (50 yards.) The motor runs strong and fine. The wheel engagement was sluggish yesterday as well. Could this be a simple case of needing to replace the belts. It would seem that once the belts warm up it works fine. Any and all comments are welcomed.
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Richie


Bring On The White Stuff

Location: Long Island, New York
Joined: Dec 12, 2003
Points: 562

Re: bel;ts slipping ?
Reply #7   Jan 26, 2005 4:28 pm
Hi Jett,

Hopefully its just an adjustment as the others suggest it may be.  It appears your snowblower is similar to the Husqvarna models as I remember.  In order to change the belts, the machine had to be separated into two parts, just as you mention for yours.  It's not a quick job but if you find you have to go that route, I'd have someone at least help you to separate the machine.  Once the last of the bolts are removed, the handlebars or something can fall backwards or towards you. 

Richie
Dave___in___CT


Deliberate often...
...decide once...


Location: West-Central Connecticut
Joined: Sep 17, 2002
Points: 3159

Re: bel;ts slipping ?
Reply #8   Jan 26, 2005 5:54 pm
Last time my belt slipped was because I lost 10 pounds...

All I had to do was eat more to get 'er tightened back up !


Actually... I'm I kinda' skinny guy... so i got a new belt...


Dave...

Whether you think you can or you can't... you're right.
Henry Ford

   BCS Tractor & snowblower

snowshoveler


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Location: bridgewater nova scotia...aka the swamp
Joined: Jan 3, 2003
Points: 1261

Re: bel;ts slipping ?
Reply #9   Jan 26, 2005 8:53 pm
the belt adjustment on this MTD is actually up by the handle bar.

you will notice a ferrule and a nut on the cable where it attaches to the lever.loosen the nut and then spin up the ferrule.

you may have to make a few adjustments to get it just right.

there is also the same adjustment for the friction disc.

just dont go to far or the belts will snap,2 3/8 for the impeller an 1 for the drive.

later chris

craftsman 10/28 snowblower with tracks   husky 372xpg chainsaw   sachs dolmar bc212 bushsaw   mondo trimmer   monster tractor with trailer    cheep wheelbarro and couple shovels and a partridge in a pear tree 
Boston_Rob


Joined: Oct 15, 2002
Points: 167

Re: bel;ts slipping ?
Reply #10   Jan 26, 2005 9:48 pm
Chris- Your experience has truely been missed for a long time.  Glad to see you back!

Boston_Rob

AJace


I have an Ariens 926 Pro because I like Orange



Location: Near Gettysburg
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Re: bel;ts slipping ?
Reply #11   Jan 27, 2005 12:55 am
On my Ariens it says I need to tip the unit apart between the frame and auger housing.

I wonder if Jubol's snowthrower is designed the same way?  If so Jubol, do you have any plans on changing that like you did your oil valve?  Would love to see picture of this process.

Ariens 926 DLE Professional; Toro S200; Craftsman LT1000, Echo ES-230;

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